~ISLAM~
By:Kelly

Founder: Muhammad in the year 622 a.d.

Religious leaders:They don't have one specific leader every clan has their own leader.

Place of worship:There are alot of places where they would worship. But the one thing that they have in there shrine or mosque is Ka'abah it is like a little black box that they kiss and bow down to.
a. Shrine (in a home)
b. Mosque (the natural place of worship)

The beging of Islam: It began on the Arabian Peninsula in Mecca and Medina 610 a.d. But mostly in Africa,Middle East,Asia.

Main Beliefs: The 6 articles of Faith
5 Pillars of Faith:
1.The Shahada or Declaration of faith- "There is no God but Muhammad is God's messenger."
2. Salat or the Recitation of prayers, five time daily in the direction of the Kabaaq in Mecaa.
3. Zakat- or thew payment of the poor tax.
4. Sawm or fasting from Dawn until dusk during the month of Ramadan.
5. The Hajj or Pilgrimage to Mecca.

Gods: Islam only has one god and his name is Allah.
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Sacred writings: Koran- or stories of Allah no old or new Testaments.
Religious Practices: Pillars of faith/five duties
a. Imam: leads the believers
b. Mosque: Muslim house of worship
c. Zakah: give charity

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Religious Festivals: Ramadoun- fast for 1 month.
9th month of Islamic festival Hajj Pilgrimage to Mecca.
12th month of Islamic calender.

Symbols: The star and cresent moon. The symbol of Allah symbole's Allah's greatness.Central Asia and Siberia worshiped the sun,moon,and other sky gods.

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